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Trump Escalates Threats Over Canada's China Pact, Signals Openings With Cuba and Iran

Industry and regulatory limits complicate vows to target Canadian aircraft certifications.

Overview

  • The president warned of a "very substantial" response if Canada finalizes a trade deal with China, reiterating earlier threats of sweeping penalties.
  • He previously floated 100% tariffs on Canadian goods, a 50% levy on aircraft built in Canada, and the revocation of certifications for jets from makers such as Bombardier.
  • Aviation groups highlight that FAA rules tie certification actions to safety grounds, raising legal hurdles, and U.S. carriers rely on Canadian-made regional planes for many routes.
  • On Cuba, he said he expects a deal and threatened extra tariffs on countries supplying the island with oil, a move criticized by Havana and watched warily by Mexico.
  • With Iran, both sides expressed openness to talks as the U.S. deployed the USS Abraham Lincoln and Iran put forces on high alert, while Qatar pursued de‑escalation diplomacy in Tehran.